Category Archives: making art

CJ Sez: A Skunk Sat On A Stump

Posted on 2020/10/30 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 30th 2020 2020-10-30 A Skunk Sat On A Stump with CJ [0:46:]: . . *

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Halloween 2020 – Ze Pumpkins

Posted on 2020/10/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 28th 2020 . . . . 🎃

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You Can Be ABC’s

Posted on 2020/10/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 28th 2020 Here is a some bright-ass sunshine for ya on what is right now a dark cloudy day. #YouCanBeABCs from Sam – 6 year old raps about careers A through Z [2:30]: Quite probably the most remarkable 2&1/2 … Continue reading →

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This Bear and a Chair – A POEM by ClaraJane and Mamma

Posted on 2020/10/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 25th 2020 ~ I’m tying this bear to a chair I’m not sure he wants to sit there I’m tying this bear to chair So he can’t move his derriere ~ I’m tying this bear to a chair … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Lean On Me with Dr. Be Bopper & Boomsy Bun

Posted on 2020/10/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 23rd 2020 2020-10-23 Dr. Be Bopper & Boomsy Bun – Lean On Me [2:32]: ~ Lyrics to Lean on Me by Bill Withers: Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: CircusKitchen Recess

Posted on 2020/10/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 22nd 2020 Here is Gavin doing self-directed exercise at home for “Gym” today. OK I might have directed a little bit, but huzzah! he can juggle on the rolla bolla. Until he needs to go to the bathroom … Continue reading →

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Be Our Guest, Wear a Mask!

Posted on 2020/10/21 by circuskitchen

Thanks to my son for finding and sharing this gem. It’s definitely worth a listen, even if you are a “Mask Debater.” Wear a Mask (Be Our Guest Parody) [2:14]: You’re welcome! *

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Jenny the Juggler on Boston Public Radio (re: Pandemic Stimulus)

Posted on 2020/10/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 16th 2020 On this day I allowed my attention to drift from the Home School long enough to call into my favorite radio show to check in with hosts Margery Egan and Jim Braude to opine about both … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Mountain Mystery

Posted on 2020/10/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 11th 2020 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are sitting on a log in the sun on a mountain eating sandwiches for lunch break during their hike through a technicolor tapestry of New England fall foliage. A gentle breeze … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Did You Drag a Fart Over Here?

Posted on 2020/10/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 7th 2020 AT RISE: It is after dinner. Mom is puttering around the living room. Dad is lying on the couch looking at his phone. ClaraJane has her stuffed animal. CJ: [Grabs kindle and *hops on pop.*] [Pause.] … Continue reading →

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